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Kosovo’s Ombudsperson: Political Interference and Rights Violations Threaten Kosovo’s Democracy

Kosovo’s Ombudsperson, Naim Qelaj, warned that political interference and declining respect for fundamental rights are threatening Kosovo’s democratic progress and undermining the rights of its citizens, regardless of ethnicity or political belief.

Kosovo Ombudsperson: The extradition of six Turkish nationals in violation of human rights and procedures

The ‘deportation’ of six Turkish nationals was done in violation of rights ensured by the European Convention of Human Rights and Kosovo laws, a new report by the Ombudsperson office finds.

Balkan Barometer: Kosovars concerned with corruption and unemployment

The 2017 Balkan Barometer public perception report for Southeast Europe shows that Kosovo ranks highest in the region for optimistic outlook and trust in the Ombudsperson.

Unburied Pain: Kosovo’s Missing Persons 26 Years Later

British journalist, Vaughan Smith (L), receiving the 'Honorary Citizen' award in Skenderaj, June 18, 2025. Photo: BIRN

UK Journalist who Reported on Kosovo War Declared ‘Honorary Citizen’ in Skenderaj

Kosovo Court Finds Serb Guilty of Wartime Rape

View of Vërmica, the border area between Kosovo and Albania. Photo: BIRN

Refugee Smuggling Networks Along Kosovo-Albania Border Profit Millions Using Blackmail and Violence

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